Crowdfunding Music Is About So Much More Than Just Raising Money
By Anne Leighton writing for Michael Brandvold Marketing. (Dedicated to My Therapist) If you’re crowd funding, you’re doing something both for and about yourself, and there can be a lot. Continue reading
Launch Your Own Song of the Month Club
Both music subscriptions and tangible goods are hot spots in the music industry and so it's not surprising to see experiments with monthly physical music-related subscription services. But for most. Continue reading
BandPage Partners With Ning To Help Musicians Build Fan Communities
In addition to a fairly new Experience e-commerce platform, BandPage has been working to expand it's content syndication partnerships. Yesterday, that effort got a boost with a Ning integration announced as SF. Continue reading
DistroKid Launches Much Cheaper TuneCore Alternative #SFMusicTech
One man founding army Philip Kaplan debuted DistroKid yesterday at SF MusicTech Summit. DistroKid was originally a feature on Fandalism, Kaplan's social network for musicians, that offered low-cost uploading to. Continue reading
The One Important Music Business Skill You REALLY Need To Learn
Ever wonder what business skills are essential for musicians? According to Shaun Letang, musicians should concentrate on a certain skill in order to move their careers along. Check out what. Continue reading
The Future Of Direct-To-Fan Marketing
By Kyle Bylin of sidewinder.fm. Here are two important questions for today’s artists and managers: What does the future of direct-to-fan marketing tools and services have in store for us? How will the. Continue reading
4 ‘Normal’ Challenges To Building A Strong Online Brand
Successfully establishing and maintaining a strong online brand can be exhausting work – especially if you aren't sure what to expect along the way. Ariel Hyatt discussed the "normal" challenges. Continue reading
Music Marketing Tip: Make Sure Your Backstory Relates To Your Music
Having a good story to tell is a great marketing tool that can catch attention and make a personal connection with potential fans. A backstory, one that shares the background. Continue reading
DayTrotter’s Live Music Subscription Service Adds Direct Artist Payments
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Well, this isn’t going to change the world, but it sounds like a step in the right direction. DayTrotter, the original music subscription that. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
4 Music Law Myths That Indie Musicians Need To Unlearn Tips From A Start-Up Guide For Musicians 6 Reasons You Think People Will Support Your Music Crowdfunding Campaign (And Why. Continue reading